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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination (June 5, 1968) and related threats, focusing on interviews with individuals connected to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, the alleged assassin. Key elements include Mark Chamberlain’s claims of involvement in RFK’s assassination, Shirley Punnam’s interview by FBI Buffalo, and R.J. Kapelemann’s report of Sirhan and another man seen in McCook, Nebraska, on June 4, 1968. Reverend W. Chaven and others relayed unconfirmed rumors about assassination attempts. Walter Rathke noted Sirhan’s alleged ties to the Rosicrucian Order and Theosophical Society. Luzeta Cordova, a Spanish-speaking woman in San Jose, California, sent threatening letters alleging a group called “AmorC” (Rosicrucian Order) intended to kill RFK and his family; her movements were tracked across multiple locations. Sirhan is identified as a member of the Rosicrucian Order. James Kocan, an organizer for Kennedy’s campaign, encountered an individual seeking RFK’s itinerary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, described as approximately five feet three inches tall with dark complexion and black hair. Witnesses in Nebraska, including Harold “Bucky” Weiss and Nick Spohn, reported inconsistent sightings of two men resembling Sirhan near Mc Cook. Barbara Shaw in San Francisco provided no direct information on Sirhan. The FBI coordinated investigations across Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, noting skepticism about the thoroughness of some inquiries.  

Key People  
- **Mark Chamberlain**: Allegedly claimed involvement in RFK’s assassination but later denied it; half-brother to Shirley Punnam.  
- **Shirley Punnam**: Half-sister to Chamberlain; interviewed by FBI Buffalo regarding her brother’s claims.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Identified as the assassin of RFK; member of the Rosicrucian Order (AmorC).  
- **Luzeta Cordova**: Spanish-speaking woman in San Jose, California; sent threatening letters alleging a group targeting RFK and his family.  
- **R.J. Kapelemann**: Reported sighting of Sirhan and another man in McCook, Nebraska, on June 4, 1968.  
- **Reverend W. Chaven**: Relayed unconfirmed rumors about assassination attempts in Cleveland and San Francisco.  
- **Walter Rathke**: Noted Sirhan’s alleged ties to the Rosicrucian Order and Theosophical Society.  
- **James Kocan**: Campaign organizer for RFK; encountered an individual seeking Kennedy’s itinerary at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Harold “Bucky” Weiss** and **Nick Spohn**: Nebraska witnesses reporting sightings of two men resembling Sirhan near Mc Cook.  
- **Barbara Shaw**: San Francisco resident with no direct information on Sirhan.  

Key Locations  
- **Hollywood, California**: Mark Chamberlain’s residence; location of FBI efforts to locate him.  
- **Campbell, New York**: Shirley Punnam’s residence; site of FBI interview.  
- **McCook, Nebraska**: Reported sighting of Sirhan and another man on June 4, 1968.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel; Cordova’s residence and location of Kocan’s encounter.  
- **San Jose, California**: Home of the Rosicrucian Order (AmorC) linked to Sirhan.  
- **New York City**: Cordova’s residence and location of interviews with contacts like Mrs. Alicia A. Walton.  
- **Panama City, Panama**: Cordova resided here; mentioned in her correspondence.  
- **Philadelphia**: Sebastian Francis Donnarruma’s residence (relative of Frank Donnarruma/alias Sirhan).  

Key Events  
- **RFK Assassination (June 5, 1968)**: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan shot RFK at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- **Threatening Letters to RFK**: Sent by Luzeta Cordova and others, alleging plans to harm RFK’s family; linked to the Rosicrucian Order (AmorC).  
- **Interviews with Security Personnel**: Conducted by FBI and local agencies to gather details on crowd control and potential suspects.  
- **Witness Reports in Nebraska**: Inconsistent accounts of two men resembling Sirhan near Mc Cook, reported by Weiss and Spohn.  
- **FBI Investigations**: Coordinated efforts across Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco to trace Sirhan’s affiliations and connections.  
- **Legal and Investigative Challenges**: Skepticism from attorneys like Aubrey Grossman regarding the thoroughness of some inquiries.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Coordinated investigations into RFK’s assassination, threats, and Sirhan’s affiliations.  
- **Rosicrucian Order (AmorC)**: Philosophical organization linked to Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; mentioned in threatening letters and witness accounts.  
- **Theosophical Society**: Allegedly associated with Sirhan via Walter Rathke’s notes.  
- **Local Law Enforcement Agencies**: Involved in interviews and investigations in San Francisco, Omaha, Philadelphia, and Nebraska.

RFK Declassified Files

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